SAN FRANCISCOThe new MacBook Pro with Retina display feels like it's halfway between an older MacBook Pro and a MacBook Air.

Our lead analyst for desktops and laptops, Joel Santo Domingo, is currently testing the brand-new MacBook Pro. But since we know you want to see more right now, we unboxed Apple's new flagship laptop to show you what's inside the $2,199 package.

The new MacBook Pro is noticeably slimmer than its predecessor, at 0.71 inches compared to 0.95 inches, and its screen doesn't have as obvious a bezel. It's still made out of the same beautifully brushed aluminum, with a roomy backlit keyboard.

Apple shifted a lot of the ports around, removing some in the process. While the Pro isn't as minimalist as the MacBook Air, it's now lacking an optical drive and an Ethernet port. On the other hand, there are now USB ports on both sides, a useful switch.

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